Senior Risk Manager / Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced compliance professional to advise on complex risk and compliance matters. The role involves managing projects, coaching other team members, and developing risk materials while supporting the firm's regulatory obligations. A strong background in SRA standards and a collaborative mindset are essential. This position offers a competitive salary along with a hybrid working model, enabling candidates to split time between the office and home.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Additional benefits package

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, data protection, and anti-money laundering legislation.
• Experience in a similar compliance or risk role.
• Strong decision-making skills developed through hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex risk, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Lead and manage risk and compliance projects.
• Produce and analyse risk and compliance data.

Skills

Core law‑firm compliance areas expertise

Collaborative approach

Decision-making skills

Coaching or developing others

Teamwork

Job description

Client Details

Top 100 UK Law Firm.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Advise on complex risk, compliance, regulatory, ethical, data protection, and conflict-of-interest matters.
• Lead and manage risk and compliance projects, including advising on new business initiatives with divisional and business leads.
• Produce, analyse, and monitor risk and compliance data to identify strengths and weaknesses in processes.
• Develop and maintain firmwide risk materials, including precedents, policies, communications, and training; deliver tailored training across divisions.
• Monitor regulatory changes, escalate higher‑risk matters, mentor junior team members, and support additional ad‑hoc duties.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Advanced knowledge of core law‑firm compliance areas, including SRA Standards and Regulations, data protection, and anti‑money laundering legislation.
• A collaborative approach and positive attitude, with a commercial mindset toward risk management.
• Strong decision‑making skills developed through experience in a similar compliance or risk role.
• Proven experience in managing, coaching, or developing others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, proactively supporting colleagues while meeting deadlines across your own projects and workstreams.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary plus package.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week) from either London, Bath, or Oxford offices.